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Latest notable context on rat-borne viruses typically centers on Seoul virus (a hantavirus carried by rats) and hantavirus outbreaks linked to rat exposure. Recent high-profile reports have covered sporadic human cases in the U.S. and Europe, including cases linked to pet rat facilities and private breeding setups, with public health agencies advising careful hygiene and avoidance of contact with rodent excreta. For the most up-to-date coverage, I can search the latest articles if you’d like. If you want, tell me if you prefer a regional focus (e.g., Europe, North America) or a specific timeframe.
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Eight people who worked at several rat-breeding facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin have been infected with a virus, CDC says.
www.cbc.caDoctors and scientists reported a case of Seoul virus infection in a woman. The Seoul virus belongs to the hantavirus family and can be transmitted by rats. In their publication of the case in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, the experts recommend better screening and improved hygiene practices in private rat breeding facilities. They also advocate for raising public awareness of zoonoses, which are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
medicalxpress.comIt's the first known outbreak of Seoul virus associated with pet rats in the United States, officials report
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www.bleepingcomputer.comFour people have died from the disease in the U.S. since the start of 2024.
www.newsweek.comA virus rarely seen in the United States recently infected eight people in Wisconsin and Illinois who were working in facilities where pet rats are bred, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
www.foxnews.comDoctors and scientists from the University Hospitals Leipzig (UKL) and Mannheim (UMM), and the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) at the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) and the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM), reported a case of Seoul virus infection in a woman. The Seoul virus belongs to the hantavirus family and can be transmitted by rats. This infection is linked to a private animal breeding facility and highlights the growing threat to public health posed...
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